Tarascon-sur-Ariege. US Tarascon in Toulouse Lalande to qualify
Toulouse-Lalande-Aucamville (7th; 30 points in 15 matches) – US Tarascon-sur-Ariège (4th; 37 points in 14 matches); today at 3:30 p.m., Violettes municipal stadium, in Toulouse. Field referee: Mr. Philippe Gorbenko.- The superb victory against Verfeil (32-16) could not be appreciated at its fair value by the US Tarascon XV. She was indeed tainted with two red cards, one of which can be described as “stupid”, which could be expensive in terms of “points punished” when it comes to doing the accounts. The complaint then filed by Verfeil was rejected this week by the League. A great phew of relaxation for the men of Huguet, Lopez and Dupuy as they head to Toulouse Lalande, for the final meeting of their group. Even if the task seems delicate, they have to come back with the victory. Currently 4th, with one game less, the Tarasconnais total 37 points while waiting for the equalization of the match against Montredon. Lalande, for his part, is in 7th position, with 30 points, in 15 games, and can no longer expect much from the end of the championship. The locals will be keen to book a beautiful game, for what could be their last meeting of the season. This especially since they will remember the defeat, at Moulin-Neuf, in the first leg, 22-25, on the siren, after a fault by Audabram. We remember that the Toulouse coach, but also some observers, including the Reds and Whites, would have found the draw more equitable that day. For once, luck had chosen the US Tarascon. Let’s hope this is the case again this Sunday… But, above all, during the verdict of the League when it will study the appeal of “their friends” from Verfeil. This weekend the Reds and Whites will find the “Lopez”. Arnaud, scrum-half or opener, who will bring his experience, and Yannick, who is coming back from injury, absent since the end of January. On the bench, the surprise of the coaches will have a surname that has been shining since September, Colleoni… Gabin and not the “pilar” Teddy, who will be on the field from the start. Gabin, who plays in reserve, sees himself rewarded for his investment since the start of the season. In the other supposed positions the usual players, including “Toto” Pesquié, in the second row, who, forced to “reconvert” to this position, seems to find pleasure in it and satisfy the management at each of his outings.
Reserve teams.- The reserve, as a curtain lever, will try to repeat the superb match made against Verfeil. An indecisive meeting; in the first leg, the two formations having separated on a score of parity (13-13).